Emperor Rudolf is one of the main antagonists of Fire Emblem Gaiden and its remake Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia. He is also Alm's father and Berkut's uncle.
Synopsis
Rudolf is a renowned general who stood on the battlefield from a young age, with numerous victories to his name. Though his knights are among the most steadfastly loyal to his rule. About 17 years prior to the start of Gaiden and Echoes, Rudolf was blessed with a son who bore a special brand of Duma on his left hand. Rudolf summoned him to raise into a great warrior. T. As such, he became a conqueror, set on unifying the continent of Valentia under a single rule. Rudolf begins his plan, requesting the Falchion from Duma in order to seal Mila, and aiding Desaix in his rebellion in order to provoke the true heroes to come out and stop him or unite the continent by military might.
Berkut often humored Berkut's ambitions and grandeur, but when he constantly failed him during the conflict against the Zofian force, the Deliverance, Rudolf sidelines him to prevent further shame upon the empire.
Alm praises his knights for their loyalty and orders them to surrender peacefully should he fall in battle.
Trivia
- Considering, that Alm's surname is Rudolf, Emperor Rudolf likely goes only by his surname.
- Rudolf is the first "Imposing Emperor" type villain of Fire Emblem. Characters like Walhart were inspirated by him.